When he bites/nips, try *yelping* loudly enough to startle him and pull your hand away. Stop interacting with him and then say *no bite*.
Potty training can vary widely. I've trained puppies that took two days, two weeks, and two years. And the one who took two years (although she did get progressively better) was the one I did most things right with. There's a lot of personal variables here with individual puppies.
Get Zues out first thing in the morning, after he eats or when you see him drinking a lot of water, after intensive play or activity. Try to find *his schedule* and then try to meet it with trips outside. Try to pick up his cues - circling and sniffing on the floor, etc. and then rush him outside. When you are outside with him and he *goes* make the biggest fuss over him, praising him like he did the most wonderful thing ever. Also try using the command *go potty* or whatever phrase you wish so you can train him to go on command. Again, praise like crazy when he does it.
Now the hard part - trying to teach your roommate what raising a puppy is all about. How about getting some books from the library.
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